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Aug 4
38m 58s

Struggle vs. Addiction

Regeneration Ministries
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Send us Fan Mail A single word can change what someone believes about themselves. “Addiction.” “Trauma.” “Struggle.” James Craig and therapist Blake Brinkman talk honestly about why certain terms can shut people down, especially when they carry cultural baggage, and how a simpler word like struggle can sometimes open the door to truth, humility, and real su ... Show More
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